Account Executive
Pay & FSLA Status: Competitive Compensation, D.O.E.; Salary exempt Regular Schedule & Shift: Monday – Friday; Day shift Regular Weekly Hours: Full-time/40 hours per week (overtime as needed) Branch Location: Salt Lake City, UT
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Sales Manager, the Account Executive is responsible for prospecting and cultivating new accounts as well as maintaining and growing existing accounts for assigned product categories within their assigned territory. OrePac Building Products seeks dynamic individuals who exemplify excellence in quality, trust, value, and service. Our ideal candidate for this position has professional experience with the specified product category and is a highly motivated and reliable individual capable of growing a business in a competitive market.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE:
- Competitive compensation, D.O.E.
- Opportunities for quarterly/annual performance bonuses based on branch/company/employee performance
- Annual reviews with opportunities for pay increases based on employee performance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance up to 70% paid by OrePac
- FREE Informed Health Line and Health Advocates
- Health Spending Account (HSA) available with up to $1,000 annual OrePac contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available
- FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- FREE life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
- Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance available
- Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness plans available
- 401K with up to 3.5% OrePac contribution
- Paid time off (PTO) as specified above
- Paid sick time as specified above
- 7 paid holidays annually
- FREE gym membership
- Employee discount
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and execute a strategic plan to grow, cultivate, and build out new business within their category segment in the assigned territory. Responsible for delivering key sales metrics that align with the overall strategic plan. Ensure that both customers and prospects have a detailed understanding of our products through a consultative selling approach, including providing product specifications.
- Be a self-starter who services accounts in-person and via phone, looking for incremental growth opportunities.
- Follow company-prescribed methods of tracking daily activities for later reporting accountability purposes.
- Develop relationships with customers and leverage these relationships to maximize revenue opportunities.
- Maintain a clear view of the competitive landscape and the ability to effectively communicate OrePac's value proposition, including but not limited to, effective use of available marketing resources. Assess customers' wholesale inventory needs and offer solutions specific to assigned product categories to increase their business with OrePac Building Products. May be required to facilitate conversations with other category Account Executives.
- Forecast and report incoming business activity monthly, quarterly, and as required by sales leadership. Includes completing a quarterly business review with the Regional Sales Manager.
- Ensure current customer satisfaction by responding quickly and accurately to problems, concerns, or needs.
- Maintain a solid knowledge of digital tools to measure results and effectively manage performance of your account base.
- Develop an effective and productive working relationship with Inside Sales Associates and support personnel.
- Mentor and assist in the training and development of the Field Customer Service Representatives.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong business acumen in regard to sales and knowledge concerning current and possible future industry trends.
- Ability to travel (expected to be in the field 75% of the time) throughout the sales territory.
- Drive and self-discipline to work independently within territory to accomplish goals.
- A pro-active, self-motivated, self-starter, action-oriented personality that drives for results.
- Ability to foster a collaborative, team-based approach.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people both within the company and in a sales capacity.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
- Proven proficiency in the use of a personal computer accompanied by a strong aptitude for technical applications.
- Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats, including delivering sales presentations, demonstrated capability to develop strong interpersonal working relationships, and work in a team environment.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers and/or employees of the organization.
- Product familiarity and relevant industry experience is required.
- Must be currently licensed to drive a car and must be able to comply with state auto insurance requirements and have a proven safe driving record.
- Must be a team player with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with internal customers.
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Strong reading and interpretation skills.
- Solid math skills, including the ability to perform basic algebra.
- Strong analytical and written communication skills. Demonstrated interpersonal communication and political acumen skills. Skill in negotiating (including listening and persuasion skills) to reach compromise among people with different points of view and close sales.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in sales or a related field.
- 5 to 7 years of relevant sales and industry experience.
- Any combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position will be accepted in place of the education and/or experience requirements listed for this role.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and sit.
- Regularly required to see, talk, and hear.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision.
- Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
- Occasionally required to lift/move/manipulate up to 50 pounds and team lift/move/manipulate up to 100 pounds.
- Occasionally required to bend, reach, and climb tall ladders and stairs.
RESOURCES PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE:
- Valid state driver's license.
- Reliable personal vehicle.
- Auto insurance coverage at the following minimum levels:
- Bodily injury: $100,000 per person/$300,000 per incident
- Property damage: $50,000
- Collision: $500 deductible
- Comprehensive: $500 deductible
RESOURCES PROVIDED BY OREPAC:
- Mileage and business use reimbursement.
- Cell phone.
- Laptop.
- Tablet.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This position operates in a professional office environment, lumber yard, and retail warehouse environment.
- This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.
- The work environment is generally quiet but can be loud in the lumber yard and retail warehouse environment.
- This position requires travel throughout the assigned territory at least 75% of the time.
DRESS CODE:
- All employees are expected to wear clothing appropriate for the nature of OrePac business and the type of work being performed. Clothing should be neat, clean, and tasteful.
SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Report all incidents and accidents to one's immediate supervisor immediately or within 24 hours.
- Maintain the work area in a safe and healthful condition.
- Report, and whenever possible correct, unsafe working conditions to branch leadership.
- Operate vehicles while in the course of employment in a safe and lawful manner.
- Provide assistance to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards.
- Comply with company drug testing policies and procedures.
- Comply with